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CBS Specials/Alternative Head Jack Sussman Departs, Moves Back to Producing


CBS' Jack Sussman is departing after more than 25 years, moving to producing — including the Tony Awards and Kennedy Center Honors.

He won’t be straying too far from the Eye network, however: Moving forward, Sussman will segue into a role as EP for The Tony Awards and The Kennedy Center Honors starting in 2024. I’ve had the privilege of producing signature top-rated CBS events with Celine Dion, Bruno Mars, Michael Jackson, Garth Brooks, Carol Burnett, Adele, Oprah, live Survivor finales and specials with dozens of the greatest artists of the past three decades. Team – As you’ll read in his note below, Jack Sussman, our legendary head of CBS Specials, Music and Alternative programming, has decided to step away from his role leading those areas after more than 25 incredible years at the company.

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CBS’ Jack Sussman Steps Down As Unscripted & Specials Chief After 25 Years; Will Segue To Exec Producing Tonys and Kennedy Center Honors